WATCH: Sofia Liñares rehearses the Sugar Plum Fairy solo

News & Stories 8 Oct 2026

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Step into the studio and watch Soloist Sofia Liñares rehearse the timeless Sugar Plum Fairy solo from The Nutcracker.

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